Michigan State vs Illinois Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 15

Illinois coach Brad Underwood watches during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Michigan State, Friday, Jan. 13, 2023, in Champaign, Ill.
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  • Illinois is a -6.5 point favorite vs Michigan State
  • Total (Over/Under): 158.5 points
  • Michigan State / Illinois TV channel: FOX

The Michigan State Spartans visit State Farm Center to take on the Illinois Fighting Illini on Feb. 15. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Champaign, IL, USA.

Illinois is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-110).

The Michigan State vs. Illinois Over/Under is 158.5 total points.

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Michigan State vs. Illinois Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Michigan State+6.5 -110O 158.5 -110+225
Illinois -6.5 -110U 158.5 -110-275

Michigan State vs Illinois Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Illinois will win this college basketball game with 76.2% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Michigan State vs Illinois Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Illinois will cover the spread with 58.1% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Michigan State has hit the Game Total Under in 22 of their last 34 games (+8.80 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Michigan State have covered the Spread in 21 of their last 34 games (+6.70 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Michigan State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 21 of their last 34 games (+6.05 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Michigan State has hit the Team Total Under in 20 of their last 34 games (+4.23 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Michigan State has hit the Moneyline in 8 of their last 15 away games (+0.30 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Illinois has hit the 1H Moneyline in 29 of their last 38 games (+15.90 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Illinois has hit the Game Total Over in 24 of their last 39 games (+8.55 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Illinois have covered the 1H Spread in 22 of their last 39 games (+4.65 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Illinois has hit the Team Total Over in 14 of their last 23 games at home (+3.53 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Illinois have covered the Spread in 13 of their last 23 games at home (+1.70 Units / 7% ROI)

Michigan State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Michigan State has a 16-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (+7.2 Units / 27.38% ROI).

  • 19-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +7.9 Units / 1.02% ROI
  • 9-15 when betting the Over for -7.5 Units / -28.41% ROI
  • 15-9 when betting the Under for +5.1 Units / 19.32% ROI

Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Illinois has a 11-14 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.8 Units / -17.2% ROI).

  • 15-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -7.35 Units / -2.69% ROI
  • 14-10 when betting the Over for +3 Units / 10.91% ROI
  • 10-14 when betting the Under for -5.4 Units / -19.64% ROI

Michigan State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Michigan State is shooting 81% from the free throw line (453/559) this season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 74%

Michigan State is shooting 29% from three (134/466) this season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 34%

Michigan State has made 5.6 three-pointers per game this season — 2nd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 8.0

Michigan State is shooting 81% from the free throw line (453/559) this season — 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 73%

Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:

Illinois has 783 defensive rebounds this season — most among Big 10 Teams

Illinois has attempted 754 threes this season — most among Big 10 Teams

Illinois has 783 defensive rebounds this season — most among Big 10 Teams

Illinois has averaged 82.3 points per game (1,975 points/24 games) on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 72.3

Michigan State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Michigan State has allowed opponents to shoot 29% from three (166/566) this season — tied for 6th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Michigan State allowed opponents to shoot 41% (778/1,881) last season — tied for 26th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%

Michigan State allowed opponents to shoot 39% (374/955) in the first half last season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 43%

Michigan State has allowed opponents to shoot 40% (566/1,417) this season — tied for best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 43%

Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends:

Illinois has averaged 31.3 defensive rebounds per game (783 rebounds/25 games) this season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3

Illinois has averaged 31.3 defensive rebounds per game (783 rebounds/25 games) this season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3

Illinois has averaged 31.3 defensive rebounds per game (783 rebounds/25 games) this season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 25.4

Illinois has averaged 29.7 defensive rebounds per game (1,839 rebounds/62 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.4


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